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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T480 MBLMOT history

T480 MBL is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 216,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2021
Mileage
216,137 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T480 MBL was last recorded at 216,137 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 4,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,188 miles · 27 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,949 miles
Average per year
9,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 216,137 miles
  • 2020 – 211,188 miles
  • 2019 – 203,850 miles
  • 2018 – 197,625 miles
  • 2017 – 191,710 miles
  • 2016 – 184,743 miles
  • 2015 – 177,264 miles
  • 2014 – 168,027 miles
  • 2013 – 158,591 miles
  • 2012 – 148,246 miles
  • 2011 – 138,014 miles
  • 2010 – 127,991 miles
  • 2009 – 112,412 miles
  • 2008 – 98,029 miles
  • 2007 – 84,016 miles
  • 2006 – 65,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail216,137 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s n/s trailing arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail216,137 miles (+4,949)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,137 miles
    Test number
    166534808968
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass211,188 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    211,188 miles
    Test number
    226769828501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail211,187 miles (+7,337)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,187 miles
    Test number
    683267416818
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass203,850 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    203,850 miles
    Test number
    539915878087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail203,815 miles (+6,190)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,815 miles
    Test number
    277390284213
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass197,625 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    197,625 miles
    Test number
    378581823326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass191,710 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    191,710 miles
    Test number
    369810382545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass184,743 miles (+7,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    184,743 miles
    Test number
    630606611038
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail177,264 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,264 miles
    Test number
    296323315446
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass177,264 miles (+9,237)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    177,264 miles
    Test number
    577123315192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass168,027 miles (+9,436)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    168,027 miles
    Test number
    185152314176
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass158,591 miles (+10,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    158,591 miles
    Test number
    909923513102
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass148,246 miles (+10,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,246 miles
    Test number
    667665012120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,014 miles (+10,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    138,014 miles
    Test number
    409866161074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass127,991 miles (+52)9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    127,991 miles
    Test number
    392555460056
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded off but held on with exhaust clamps which are in poor condition
    • NoteFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside wiperblade slightly too small
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear centre seatbelt buckle chewed and slightly damaged

  16. Fail127,939 miles (+15,527)3 failures9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,939 miles
    Test number
    192344260047
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded off but held on with exhaust clamps which are in poor condition
    • NoteFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside wiperblade slightly too small
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear centre seatbelt buckle chewed and slightly damaged

  17. Pass112,412 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    112,412 miles
    Test number
    794376129013
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing and lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear
    • NoteSpare tyre flat
    • NoteTyre wear starting on both front inner edges poss tracking out

  18. Fail112,407 miles (+14,378)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,407 miles
    Test number
    881446429071
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing and lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear
    • NoteSpare tyre flat
    • NoteTyre wear starting on both front inner edges poss tracking out

  19. Pass98,029 miles (+14,013)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    98,029 miles
    Test number
    601744128009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    84,016 miles
    Test number
    973582917043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,016 miles (+18,175)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,016 miles
    Test number
    264132717029
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  22. Pass65,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    65,841 miles
    Test number
    651626816081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 MBL

Does T480 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 MBL expired on 26 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 MBL?
The MOT on T480 MBL expired on 26 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 MBL done?
T480 MBL was recorded at 216,137 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 9,512 miles a year.
Has T480 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 MBL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T480 MBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T480 MBL find?
T480 MBL failed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 8 major defects: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing, and 5 more.

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